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Is Sreeleela Going To School In Milan?

Is Sreeleela Going To School In Milan?

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Sreeleela took over Italy as she attended Milan Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 as the newest Indian face of Onitsuka Tiger, stepping into the spotlight after Rashmika Mandanna.

Buying Online May Soon Be As Simple As Looking At Your Phone

Buying Online May Soon Be As Simple As Looking At Your Phone

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mastercard and Visa are introducing passkeys that will allow users to authenticate card payments with face scans or fingerprints, eliminating the need for one-time passwords (OTPs).

Why ICE Still Rules India's Car Market

Why ICE Still Rules India's Car Market

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Indian car buyers care more about affordability than technology, keeping ICE vehicles dominant while hybrids emerge as the preferred transition option and EVs struggle in the mass market.

Chopra Slams India's Strategy in Defeat to South Africa

Chopra Slams India's Strategy in Defeat to South Africa

Rediff.com4 days ago

Aakash Chopra questions India's Playing XI and Axar Patel's omission after their 76-run loss to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, raising concerns over strategy and clarity.

Alia Bhatt Heads To The BAFTAs

Alia Bhatt Heads To The BAFTAs

Rediff.com7 days ago

Alia will present one of the BAFTAS on Sunday evening.

Wow! Just Look At Samantha, Sheetal On The Red Carpet

Wow! Just Look At Samantha, Sheetal On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

On February 17 in Mumbai, the Vogue Values: Women of Excellence event brought together some of the country's most influential women across arts, sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and culture.

T20 World Cup: Parthiv wants Sanju Samson in place of Tilak Varma against Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Parthiv wants Sanju Samson in place of Tilak Varma against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com3 days ago

I would like to see Axar Patel, Sanju Samson coming back: Parthiv Patel on India's do-or-die Zimbabwe clash

NZ-Pak Share Points As Rain Washes Out Super 8 Opener

NZ-Pak Share Points As Rain Washes Out Super 8 Opener

Rediff.com6 days ago

New Zealand and Pakistan share a point after rain forces abandonment of their T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 2 clash in Colombo.

What People Give For Valentine's Day

What People Give For Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

What are the kinds of gifts partners prefer to give on Valentine's Day?

Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling stage-four cancer

Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling stage-four cancer

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh's father passed away after battling stage-four cancer. Rinku had briefly returned home from the T20 World Cup to see his father.

T20 World Cup: Manjrekar Slams Handshake Row

T20 World Cup: Manjrekar Slams Handshake Row

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Sanjay Manjrekar: ' It's unbecoming of a nation like ours. Either play properly within the spirit of the game or don't play at all.'

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

Rediff.com3 days ago

A key industry leader acknowledged the India IT services sector faces a "painful" transition due to AI, but emphasized the industry's resilience and ability to adapt through reinvention and focusing on complex enterprise technology.

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

Rediff.com3 days ago

A key industry leader acknowledged the India IT services sector faces a "painful" transition due to AI, but emphasized the industry's resilience and ability to adapt through reinvention and focusing on complex enterprise technology.

Ananya, Kriti, Raashii Have A Fun Favourite

Ananya, Kriti, Raashii Have A Fun Favourite

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The halter neckline can never go out of style as it is flirty, flattering, shows off those shoulders, and works with everything from minis to saris to lehengas.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

Rediff.com28 minutes ago

Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks' rapid 44-run partnership turned the game as England chased down a target of 160 with three balls to spare and beat New Zealand by four wickets in the T20 World Cup Super Eights in Colombo on Friday.

Why Was Isha Ambani Spotted With The Queen Of Jordan?

Why Was Isha Ambani Spotted With The Queen Of Jordan?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Women, leadership and serious style were the Valentine's Day theme at the NMACC in Mumbai as Isha Ambani hosted Queen Rania of Joran for a special roundtable on 'Celebration of Women Leadership in India.'

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Rediff.com3 days ago

Australia beat India by six wickets in the first Women's ODI in Brisbane, with fifties from Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, and Ashleigh Gardners 3-33 sealing a 1-0 series lead despite Mandhana and Harmanpreet's efforts.

Rinku cannot be batting at 8: Ashwin slams team selection

Rinku cannot be batting at 8: Ashwin slams team selection

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin criticises India's team combination and batting order after their 76-run defeat to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, questioning Rinku Singh's No.8 slot and Axar Patel's omission.

Secret Message In Rashmika's Bridal Veil

Secret Message In Rashmika's Bridal Veil

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Here's every tiny detail you need to know about one of the most high-profile, intimate celebrity weddings of the season.

England snatch victory from New Zealand's grasp in thriller

England snatch victory from New Zealand's grasp in thriller

Rediff.com1 hour ago

All New Zealand batters got starts but couldn't go on to capitalise on them. Will Jacks and Adil Rashid got two wickets a piece for England.

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka, top Group B

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka, top Group B

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in T20 World Cup match to top Group B in Colombo

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson

Rediff.com1 days ago

The artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is opaque and needs to be made transparent and accountable, said Competition Commission of India's (CCI) Chairperson Ravneet Kaur at the Business Standard Manthan Summit on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Markram powers South Africa into last four

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Markram powers South Africa into last four

Rediff.com1 days ago

Clinical South Africa hammer West Indies by nine wickets, seal semifinal spot

Overconfident India outsmarted by Proteas: Gavaskar

Overconfident India outsmarted by Proteas: Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar says India played with overconfidence and failed to adapt in their 76-run T20 World Cup defeat to South Africa, and backs Axar Patel's return for the Zimbabwe clash.

Ranji Trophy Final, Karnataka vs Jammu and Kashmir: Mayank Agarwal hits century to keep Karnataka's hopes alive

Ranji Trophy Final, Karnataka vs Jammu and Kashmir: Mayank Agarwal hits century to keep Karnataka's hopes alive

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mayank Agarwal stroked a fluent century to lead Karnataka's fightback after Auqib Nabi's three-wicket haul had put Jammu and Kashmir in control, on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final.

'Blatant lies!': Bangladesh coach slams ex-adviser over T20 World Cup exclusion

'Blatant lies!': Bangladesh coach slams ex-adviser over T20 World Cup exclusion

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bangladesh assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin criticizes former sports adviser Asif Nazrul for allegedly misrepresenting facts regarding the national team's exclusion from the T20 World Cup, stating that players were devastated by the decision.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: How Harry Brook Destroyed Pakistan With Epic Knock!

T20 World Cup Super 8s: How Harry Brook Destroyed Pakistan With Epic Knock!

Rediff.com3 days ago

Harry Brook ton leads England to nervy win over Pakistan and T20 World Cup semifinals.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, boost semifinal hopes

T20 World Cup Super 8s: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, boost semifinal hopes

Rediff.com2 days ago

NZ thrash SL by 61 runs to take one step closer to semis; Ravindra shines with 4/27

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

Rediff.com7 days ago

Countless public surfaces, from cash machines to lift buttons, are touched by hundreds of people every day, often without a second thought.

T20 World Cup: Australia crush Oman by 9 wickets, sign off in style

T20 World Cup: Australia crush Oman by 9 wickets, sign off in style

Rediff.com7 days ago

Already out of Super Eights contention, Australia beat Oman by nine wickets in their inconsequential final group clash of the T20 World Cup, in Kandy, on Friday.

T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma Score His First Run?

T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma Score His First Run?

Rediff.com5 days ago

What Abhishek should understand is that what defines a good cricketer is not the duck, but how he responds to it and overcomes it.

T20 WC: England edge Italy, seal Super 8s spot

T20 WC: England edge Italy, seal Super 8s spot

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

England finally rediscovered their attacking mojo, riding on an explosive start and a splendid late surge from Will Jacks to post a challenging 202 for seven against Italy in their must-win Group C clash, in Kolkata, on Monday.

T20 World Cup: India March Into Super 8s With Spotless Record

T20 World Cup: India March Into Super 8s With Spotless Record

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Shivam Dube's explosive innings helped India recover from a slow start against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, after the top order struggled against Aryan Dutt's spin bowling.

Ranveer Singh Vs Farhan Akhtar: The Don 3 War

Ranveer Singh Vs Farhan Akhtar: The Don 3 War

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Ranveer Singh opts out of Farhan Akhtar's Don 3. Syed Firdaus Ashraf tries to piece together the puzzle.

T20 World Cup: Brook happy to qualify: 'We haven't played our best'

T20 World Cup: Brook happy to qualify: 'We haven't played our best'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

England captain Harry Brook expressed satisfaction after his side qualified for the Super 8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup after beating Italy by 24 runs.

Shanaya Kapoor Is Exactly The Kind Of Bridesmaid You Want

Shanaya Kapoor Is Exactly The Kind Of Bridesmaid You Want

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Shanaya Kapoor's upcoming film, Tu Yaa Main, maybe a dangerous creature film, but her accessorizing game is equally dangerous as it can lead to a lot of compliments and some serious nazar.

Did Salman Miss Aamir, Akshay, Ajay?

Did Salman Miss Aamir, Akshay, Ajay?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

While Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar featured on Variety magazine's cover, look who gave Salman company at the red carpet launch party in Mumbai

T20 World Cup: UAE's Siddique rocks Canada with stunning 5-wicket spell

T20 World Cup: UAE's Siddique rocks Canada with stunning 5-wicket spell

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Junaid Siddique's maiden five-wicket haul helped UAE restrict Canada to 150/7 in their T20 World Cup clash, despite a half-century from Harsh Thaker.

Australia humiliated by Ecuador in Davis Cup qualifier

Australia humiliated by Ecuador in Davis Cup qualifier

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

With Australia's number one Alex De Minaur opting out of the tie in Quito, the 28-times champions crashed out when Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson were beaten 7-6(5) 6-4 by Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo in the decisive doubles rubber.

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Rediff.com4 days ago

'When young doctors see limited protection, unpredictable careers and an absence of institutional support, they hesitate.'